KISHTWAR, JULY 13: In a significant move, the Jammu and Kashmir Police in Kishtwar district, booked two most wanted deug peddlers under the Public Safety Act.
Identifying them as Tousif Qayoom alias Tousuf Chadda and Muzaffar Hussain alias Dagga, a police spokesperson said that the action has been part of the multi-pronged strategy of the District Police under the leadership of Kishtwar SSP to curb the menace of drug, an official statement here said that he has been lodged in District Jail, Kathua.
Both were involved in numerous drug peddling cases, was uncovered through detailed investigations, highlighting the urgent need for his detention to protect the youth of Kishtwar from drug addiction.
After obtaining the PSA orders, SSP Kishtwar constituted a dedicated team, under the supervision of Dy. SP Hqrs Kishtwar, to arrest the notorious drug peddler from Kishtwar and subsequently lodge them in District Jail Kathua.
SSP Kishtwar emphasized the district police’s comprehensive approach to fighting drug abuse. This includes not only legal actions against peddlers but also community outreach and awareness programs to educate the public about the dangers of drugs.
He issued a strong warning to other drug syndicates, stating unequivocally that there is no place for them in Kishtwar, and they must cease their activities or face stringent consequences.
The police have called upon the public to support their efforts by reporting any information related to drug activities. Residents can contact the helpline numbers 9906154100 or 9103454100, or reach out through the Kishtwar Police Facebook page and Twitter handle. The confidentiality of informants is assured.